Sardonyx and Albite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Albite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Albite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sardonyx and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sardonyx Vs Sodalite

Sardonyx Vs Star Ruby

Sardonyx Vs Spinel

Sardonyx and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.